“O time! thou must untangle this, not I;
It is too hard a knot for me to untie”

When Viola is shipwrecked and washed up on the shores of Illyria, she discovers a community in stasis, mourning for the loss of loved ones and stifled by repressed desires.

Fearing her twin brother drowned, she disguises herself as a man and enters the service of Count Orsino – who she falls in love with – but he loves Olivia – who, in turn, finds herself falling for Viola. Meanwhile, Olivia’s steward, Malvolio, rules her household with a rod of iron but is about to find his own secret desires could be his downfall!

So life and love come hurtling back to Illyria but, where there is love, confusion and mayhem are bound to follow!

Join Bard in the Botanics as they return in 2021 with one of Shakespeare’s best-loved stories, weaving together joy and melancholy, heartache and laughter – and an infamous pair of yellow stockings!

Running time: 1hour 40 minutes (with no interval)

CAST: Nicole Cooper, Jennifer Dick, Adam Donaldson, Stephanie McGregor, James Siggens, Alan Steele

DESIGNER: Heather Grace Currie

ORIGINAL SONGS COMPOSED BY James Siggens

Please note that this is an outdoor performance and is subject to cancellation in the event of adverse weather conditions.

Seats are not provided for this production and audiences are encouraged to bring their own seating or blankets.

For more information on how this event will work and how we are making it Covid-safe, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page here.

Directed by Gordon Barr

Previews:
Wed 7th & Thurs 8th July 7.45pm

Performances:
Fri 9th July – Sat 31st July @7.45p.m.
(no performances on Sundays or Mondays)

Tickets:
Tickets can be booked for household groups of up to 4 people. Household groups will be seated in individual, socially distanced areas.

Ticket Prices:
1 person household ticket - £22.50
2-person household ticket - £45
3-person household ticket - £60
4-person household ticket - £70

Preview Performances & “Discount Tuesdays”:
1 person household ticket - £15
2-person household ticket - £30
3-person household ticket - £45
4-person household ticket - £60

All Tuesday night performances during the run of Twelfth Night (13th, 20th & 27th July) qualify as “Discount Tuesdays” and feature reduced ticket prices as outlined above.

All tickets must be booked in advance.